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NE8 4ZR

Lobley Hill and Bensham

Gateshead

England / North East / Gateshead / Dunston & Teams / Lobley Hill and Bensham / NE8 4ZR

Overview

Postcode NE8 4ZR is located in a major urban area, within the Lobley Hill and Bensham ward of Gateshead in the North East region , and forms part of the Dunston & Teams area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 217.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dunston & Teams is £34,600 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
218
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
65.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Dunston & Teams has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dunston & Teams has a very high crime rate, with approximately 217.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

65.7%

Approximately 65.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Dunston & Teams is £34,600 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 12 ft away from NE8 4ZR.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunston & Teams near NE8 4ZR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dunston located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.8 mi

Dunston

N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Lobley Hill and Bensham

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £158,750 in Lobley Hill and Bensham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £355,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£283,000
Flats8£82,500
Semi-Detached37£155,000
Terraced18£174,000

10 years price trend in Lobley Hill and Bensham

Schools

In the NE8 4ZR postcode area, located within Dunston & Teams, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableEslington Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Aidan's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miNurseryBensham Grove Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miLondisGateshead, NE11 0UH
0.3 miBest-OneQueens Court, Gateshead, NE8 2SZ
0.4 miInternational Food Store76-78 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4XE
0.4 miShop LocalBensham Road, Gateshead, NE8 4TE

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.